FDR: The Beckoning of Destiny, 1882-1928 : a HistoryIn this extraordinary biography, Roosevelt's life is set against the backround and events of almost half a century to show how the man and his career were shaped by the world in which he lived. |
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HOUSES BESIDE A RIVER | 9 |
BEGINNINGS | 13 |
The House at Crum Elbow | 15 |
Copyright | |
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